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When I was still pregnant, I started thinking about possibly getting one of those mom necklaces. Not the tacky blingy ones that say #1 MOM! in rhinestones 4” tall in the middle of your chest… and those “birthstone kids” (I know you know what I’m talking about) aren’t really my style either.
So I’ve looked around a bit, and found a few I like, but I still haven’t bought one. I was looking at Bliss Living’s Mother’s Jewelry and found several that are nice – not too “squishy,” if you know what I mean.
The only problem (besides picking a favorite) is that they don’t sell the charms separately. So I were to order one now with Anneliese’s name and “birth stone” (fake, but you know) and then have another baby, I’d have to order a whole other necklace if I wanted to add a matching charm for the new baby! Seems a little wasteful…
I also love the one up there of the family holding hands. But that also has the same issue of having to order a new one when you have another baby! I guess these would be great if you’re finished having children (as long as no surprises come your way!) or if you don’t mind ordering a whole new necklace to get another charm in the future. The engraving is done by hand, and you have several fonts to pick from – I think I like the typewriter one a lot.
Do you have a special “mother necklace” you wear? Or another keepsake, besides your actual baby, that you treasure which reminds you of your little one( s)? Tell me about it in the comments!
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Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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Oh, there’s the ‘hip to be me’ company that allows you to build your own necklaces. You can add charms/birthstones separately without buying the chain… http://www.hiptobeme.com/buildyours.html
For my first Mother’s Day, my husband gave me a blue cameo of the angel Gabriel (my son’s name). My son is now 12 and I can count the number of times I have taken the necklace off.
Hi Emily,
Just wanted to let you know that I wear a charm necklace from Stella & Dot. I have a “C” charm for my son’s initial, and then I have a heart charm with it. I plan on adding new initials as we have more children. All charms are sold separately. They also have other symbols and birth stones. Natalie Wilkinson is a consultant, check out her website: http://www.stelladot.com/nataliewilkinson. I’m sure she could answer any questions you have.
I really like this gals idea for a necklace, but once again you’d have to be done with the babies!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/57395506/family-leaf-necklace
I think I will be ordering one, soon, I am all done – four is my limit! Would love more, but it is what it is. All done here.
Anyhow, the artist from that store is a real sweetheart and is great to order from and work with.
I like your first photo, those charms are really cool. Even better since they have my oldest daughters name – Vivian!
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2 years ago I was pregnant for the first time and my husband got me a lovely gold oval locket (from Tiffany’s- swoon) for Valentines Day telling me that it’d likely be the last time I got a super expensive present for a while(children change everything, after all). But a few weeks later I miscarried. So when I got pregnant again and successfully gave birth to my healthy and beautiful baby boy, I asked my husband to bring the locket back to the store to get engraved with our baby’s first initial. I wore it all of the time until he began to be really grabby. I don’t want the chain to break when he snatches at it. It represents my family, such as it is. A present from my husband signifying our first baby that didn’t stay with us, and our second that brings us joy every day.
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Beautiful. What a wonderful gift to get and be able to use for both your babies. <3
My favorite is the one with the family holding hands. I can’t quite see how big it is – I mean if it is too big (deep) for wearing under clothes.
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A lot of my friends have a mother’s ring with the birthstones. I was thinking about getting one, but again I would have to wait until I’m finished having kids.
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oh i like that idea! Can you add stones when you have more kids or do you have to wait till you’re “done”? I love rings!
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I am sure that they could add a stone w/each new baby. I just don’t know how much that would cost. I guess you would have to research that idea. I love rings too!!
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I don’t have one yet, but I love the first ones you have pictured. I have been searching for one that “fits” me. I agree with you, I am not into the “I am the best mom” fake bling or the birthstone booties or kids. Maybe I will have to share this link with the hubs as a Christmas hint
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I have done a search on Etsy for stack rings – that way you can add a thin band with name or birthstone for each additional children.
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I do. Mine is all of the kids names in different fonts on different shaped charms. It also has a heart which I like to represent for my angel baby girl born too soon at 21 weeks. This way I don’t have to go through the awkward “I have 5 kids but only 4 living” thing everytime someone sees it. Anyway, I love mine.
http://www.etsy.com/transaction/28136427
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I found some great stuff on Etsy though. And I got this cute necklace from a craft show earlier this year, it’s a branch with 3 cute little birds on it.
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I wear Laughing Starfish loops (nursing necklaces) A LOT. I love Dorota and all of her designs are stunning. I also am gifted one piece of real birthstone jewelry each Mother’s Day after the birth of a child. A Peridot ring, aquamarine stud earrings and am looking forward to an emerald piece this coming Mothers Day!
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